Nikon Announces Second HD Video-Capable SLR

Nikon today announced its second D-SLR capable of capturing high-definition video, the Nikon D5000. The new camera will be less expensive than its predecessor, the $999 Nikon D90, which records video at 1280-by-720 at 24 progressive frames per second (fps). The D5000 will also offer 720p at 24 fps, but will list for $729.95 (body only).

Like the D90, the D5000 captures 12.3-megapixel images but will use a smaller image sensor, housed in a smaller build. In addition to 720p video and an HDMI-Out, the D500 will add features not included on the D90, namely a 2.7-inch LCD screen that is mounted on an arm to be rotated or tilted, and image effects. The D5000 has several in-camera effects, including "Soft Filter," "Color Outline Effect," and "Monochrome." Camera competitor Olympus has also launched SLR cameras with onboard effects in its Olympus E-30 and E-450 models: "Pop Art," "Pin Hole," and "Soft Focus."

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The Nikon D5000 will also be sold at a price that includes a lens. An AF-S NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR lens with the body will retail for $849.95. This price offering is competitive to the recently announced HD video-capable SLR camera from Canon, the EOS Rebel T1i, which lists for $899 with a lens.

The Nikon D5000 will be available in late April. Check back at www.pcmag.com for a full review.

PJ Jacobowitz is PCMag.com's Analyst for Digital Cameras. He has been with PCMag.com since September of 2006 and has appeared on MSNBC, CW11, ABCNY, XM Satellite Radio and CNN Radio as a correspondent for PCMag.com. PJ graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Telecommunications and a minor in Business in 2004 from Indiana University at Bloomington. For more information on the photography lab, see "How We Test Digital Cameras."
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